How to Get Approved for the WhatsApp Business API in 2026
If you want to start WhatsApp conversations as a business or reply outside the 24-hour window on WhatsApp, you need to get approved for the WhatsApp Business API.
So in this tutorial, I will break down anything you need to know about WhatsApp Business approval. I will cover:
- What policies you need to be compliant with
- When you need to apply for the WhatsApp Business API
- And how to get approved for the WhatsApp Business API
Let’s dive in!
